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I cant eat anything out of a can. It tastes like the can. They also recommend...

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Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Many or I probably could say most patients go on a feeding tube during the most...

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Discussion: How to deal with constant stress and worry as caregiver?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 23 8:39am

I do hope your decision to bypass radiation therapy has worked out for you. Radiation therapy...

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Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 7 2:55pm

I had TORS surgery to remove base of tongue Cancer April 2023. Also had radical neck...

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Discussion: 30 gy radiation side effects

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 10:39am

Hello . I was diagnosed with HPV 16+cancer of base of tongue March 2023. Here is...

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Discussion: Head & neck radiation side effects continue, especially swelling

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 28 6:37am

I agree with Lori, hang in there. My tastes came back one at a time starting...

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Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

My experiences have been similar to dennymayo. I am 18 months post-treatment and foods that are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082104/

Discussion: How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 7:39pm

@SRM....how did things work out for you? It's been more than 2 years since your post....

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Discussion: 13 weeks post radiation and throat pain continues

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

How long ago were his radiation treatments? The reason for this question is that in some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875133/

Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2023

Just another input here…. Finished surgery and same treatments Nov 23…. Frustratingly (is that a word?)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080715/

Discussion: Post Treatment Questions: low RBC and dealing with throat pain

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 4 11:54am

Sounds like a familiar path! I lost almost 50lbs in treatment and have been putting on...

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Discussion: How to gain weight after H&N Cancer treatment ends?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2023

Welcome @sharkman, you might find some helpful tips with blister flare-ups in this related discussion: -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868877/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2023

Hi That seems a good outcome and hopefully there is no major side effects for him....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/111841/

Discussion: Hypopharyngeal cancer: Anyone treated with proton radiation?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2016

I had 35 radiation treatments and 5 chemo all at the same time. RDiation was 5...

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Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

@susanaz , To help with hydration, I add electrolyte drink mix to my water bottle. There...

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Discussion: Stress Management for Cancer: Free online course from Mayo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 12, 2022

Bless you on this journey, and I wanted to share that yes, my husband had one,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904571/

Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

I am a 73 year old former smoker and was diagnosed with a tumor above my...

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Discussion: Meet others living with Head & Neck Cancer: Introduce yourself

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

I had HPV throat cancer back in November 2022 , I went through seven weeks of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875790/

Discussion: Radiation side effects with H&N cancer. When will they ever end?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

My husband was diagnosed in August 2022, SCC HPV+ to right tonsil and base of tongue....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799318/

Discussion: HPV P16 positive cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

I had the exact same diagnosis back in 2018. My ENT went to the Board of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873449/

Discussion: Tongue and tonsil HPV found.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

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